Niaye
Directed bySembène Ousmane
Based onVehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse
StarringSow
Astou Ndiaye
Mame Dia
Modo Séne
CinematographyGeorges Caristan
Edited byAndré Gaudier
Music byFatou Casset
Kèba Faye
Production
company
Films Domirev
Release date
1964
Running time
29 minutes
CountrySenegal
LanguageFrench

Niaye is a 1964 Senegalese short drama film directed by Sembène Ousmane. It is an adaptation of Vehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse.

Plot summary

The pregnancy of a young girl scandalizes her community.

Cast

  • Sow as the Shoemaker
  • Astou Ndiaye as the Griote
  • Mame Dia as the Mother
  • Modo Séne as the Soldier

Production notes

The film was shot on 16 mm film with the participation of the inhabitants of the village of Keur Haly Sarrata.


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